Hurricane IQ: Storm Surge

August 24, 2016August 22, 2018 | by Bryan Norcross

A storm surge is when strong forces of nature, such as wind and atmospheric pressure, push water onto land. If there's a hurricane in your area, it means a storm surge is present. However, the impact of that surge will vary based on how deep the water is just off the shore. Find out if you live in an evacuation zone and make a plan before a storm…